| BASICS |
| backpack |
| sleeping bag and stuffsack |
| ground cloth (plastic sheet) |
| flashlight and batteries |
| waterproof matches or gas lighter |
| knife or multi-purpose tool |
| compass |
| whistle |
| 2 1-quart canteens |
| nylon rope, 25 feet or more |
| first aid kit |
| daypack |
| space blanket |
| COOKING |
| sierra cup |
| cook pot kit |
| plastic flatware |
| dish soap |
| cleaning pad |
| 4 large garbage bags |
| several zip-lock bags, 1 quart |
| dish cloth |
| paper towels |
| can opener |
| food |
| bear bag - some folks use their sleeping bag stuff sack |
| CLOTHING (besides what you wear at any time) |
| light rain jacket (Goretex or heavy nylon) |
| poncho (especially if jacket is not waterproof) |
| sweater or sweatshirt (polypro) |
| 2 pair socks and liner socks |
| 2 pair underwear |
| 1 pair pants |
| 2 tee-shirts |
| hat or cap |
| stocking cap |
| gloves |
| tennis shoes for water wading |
| swim suit |
| PERSONAL GEAR |
| soap |
| toothpaste |
| toothbrush |
| toilet paper |
| towel |
| wash cloth |
| plastic trowel |
| suntan lotion |
| hand lotion |
| insect repellant |
| comb |
| sewing kit |
| notebook and pencil |
| chapstick |
| water purification tablets |
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Last Updated: 1999-03-16